MacTheWhopper Posted October 6, 2021 Report Posted October 6, 2021 I made a post in the translation section to have someone attempt to read thew mei. What I probably should do is get a post here and see what people thick about the sword. The pictures arent great but hopefully someone will be able to chime in. To me this one looks a bit more promising. The Tsuka appears to be in really good condition and that is a bit of a concern to me. I can try to get more pictures if needed but it seems like its a really big hassle for him due to his age and trouble with taking clear pictures. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 6, 2021 Report Posted October 6, 2021 You have the correct reading of the MEI, so now you can start researching the smith. The little I think I can see in the pictures lets me believe it to be an oil quenched WWII blade. Maybe my old eyes do not see it correctly. 2 Quote
Geraint Posted October 6, 2021 Report Posted October 6, 2021 Dear Kenny. Have no concerns about the tsuka, it looks great! All the best. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 7, 2021 Report Posted October 7, 2021 Type 98 Japanese Officers Gunto. Looks like the saya is aluminum? Not rare, but not standard either. The thick seppa like yours are usually found on gunto of a high quality than the average. Your guy probably spent a little extra on this. 1 Quote
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